CONWAY — Mount Washington Observatory will honor internationally acclaimed mountain climber Rick Wilcox with its Barbara and Brad Washburn Award at this year’s 26th Annual Seek the Peak on July 18.
The non-profit’s largest annual fundraising event will be returning to Wildcat Mountain Resort after 20 years, and the award, celebrating meaningful contributions to both the observatory and the broader community it serves, will be presented for the first time since honoring its namesake nearly two decades ago.
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